Trusts
Anthony Grant suggests how most parents can hold the core motivation of their family trust in the face of the new legal obligation to inform; namely, that the prospect of trust wealth will not demotivate and harm their children
14th Sep 19, 10:02am
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Anthony Grant suggests how most parents can hold the core motivation of their family trust in the face of the new legal obligation to inform; namely, that the prospect of trust wealth will not demotivate and harm their children
With its roots and charitable trust ownership in Taranaki, TSB is growing in other parts of New Zealand. So does it look to distribute profits outside its home province?
30th Aug 19, 11:44am
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With its roots and charitable trust ownership in Taranaki, TSB is growing in other parts of New Zealand. So does it look to distribute profits outside its home province?
Will Fitzgibbon of the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists says NZ is 'being harmed reputationally as a country' through its role in the world of offshore finance
27th Mar 19, 10:46am
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Will Fitzgibbon of the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists says NZ is 'being harmed reputationally as a country' through its role in the world of offshore finance
Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment says final policy decisions on improved beneficial ownership information on NZ companies coming this year
15th Feb 19, 7:45am
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Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment says final policy decisions on improved beneficial ownership information on NZ companies coming this year
Tax Working Group members Craig Elliffe and Robin Oliver discuss the challenges of creating a comprehensive Capital Gains Tax that excludes the family home
29th Nov 18, 5:00am
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Tax Working Group members Craig Elliffe and Robin Oliver discuss the challenges of creating a comprehensive Capital Gains Tax that excludes the family home
Anti-money laundering expert Ron Pol labels government's reasons for excluding trusts from its beneficial ownership regime 'remarkable for having been expressed out loud'
30th Jun 18, 9:11am
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Anti-money laundering expert Ron Pol labels government's reasons for excluding trusts from its beneficial ownership regime 'remarkable for having been expressed out loud'
Government pushes for beneficial ownership register for NZ companies & limited partnerships to stop 'erosion' of New Zealand as a good place for honest business
25th Jun 18, 4:55pm
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Government pushes for beneficial ownership register for NZ companies & limited partnerships to stop 'erosion' of New Zealand as a good place for honest business
We analyse the MPs exposure to trusts, mortgages, and KiwiSaver. Yes, there are party differences, but some are not as pronounced as you might expect
16th May 18, 2:47pm
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We analyse the MPs exposure to trusts, mortgages, and KiwiSaver. Yes, there are party differences, but some are not as pronounced as you might expect
Apple & an 'official assurance of tax exemption', an Interpol fugitive, Republican super-donors, the world's biggest offshore plane registry, a mega trust, Mauritius vs Africa, the real culprits & much more
10th Nov 17, 10:02am
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Apple & an 'official assurance of tax exemption', an Interpol fugitive, Republican super-donors, the world's biggest offshore plane registry, a mega trust, Mauritius vs Africa, the real culprits & much more
MBIE striving to diagnose whether a problem exists due to a lack of transparency on company and trust beneficial ownership
4th Aug 17, 5:02am
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MBIE striving to diagnose whether a problem exists due to a lack of transparency on company and trust beneficial ownership
The Green Party's James Shaw says foreign trust numbers reveal scale of problem National wanted to keep secret
10th Jun 17, 10:44am
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The Green Party's James Shaw says foreign trust numbers reveal scale of problem National wanted to keep secret
Bank lobby group airs concerns for bank funding stemming from government's trust law reform, calls for public information campaign
26th Jan 17, 4:05pm
Bank lobby group airs concerns for bank funding stemming from government's trust law reform, calls for public information campaign
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Tuesday; Westpac hikes, Tower tanks, Synlait follows, another big R/E fine, Aussie hot, swaps slip again, NZD stable
29th Nov 16, 3:59pm
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A review of things you need to know before you go home on Tuesday; Westpac hikes, Tower tanks, Synlait follows, another big R/E fine, Aussie hot, swaps slip again, NZD stable
A review of things you need to know before you go home on Thursday; banks ignore OCR cut, lawyer get home detention for fraud, trust reforms, LGFA yields rise, occupancy rate up, swap rates leap, NZD little changed
10th Nov 16, 4:14pm
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A review of things you need to know before you go home on Thursday; banks ignore OCR cut, lawyer get home detention for fraud, trust reforms, LGFA yields rise, occupancy rate up, swap rates leap, NZD little changed
Ministry of Justice non-committal on who will supervise newcomers to Anti-Money Laundering & Countering Financing of Terrorism Act
23rd Aug 16, 5:03am
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Ministry of Justice non-committal on who will supervise newcomers to Anti-Money Laundering & Countering Financing of Terrorism Act
Lawyers warn our regulators are upping the ante in their fight against money launderers and terrorists, as a big review of our AML/CFT regime looms and the issue gets more media scrutiny
11th Jul 16, 12:02pm
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Lawyers warn our regulators are upping the ante in their fight against money launderers and terrorists, as a big review of our AML/CFT regime looms and the issue gets more media scrutiny
Around 10% of individuals account for 60% of the country’s net worth according to Stats NZ
28th Jun 16, 12:29pm
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Around 10% of individuals account for 60% of the country’s net worth according to Stats NZ
US$7 billion fraudster Allen Stanford, the 'outside wife', 'favourable tax laws,' and 'the legal Fort Knox of asset protection' - New Zealand foreign trusts
27th Jun 16, 8:17am
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US$7 billion fraudster Allen Stanford, the 'outside wife', 'favourable tax laws,' and 'the legal Fort Knox of asset protection' - New Zealand foreign trusts
Ron Pol explores barriers and opportunities facing the Shewan ‘review’ of NZ foreign trusts
16th Jun 16, 1:38pm
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Ron Pol explores barriers and opportunities facing the Shewan ‘review’ of NZ foreign trusts
Terry Baucher argues now is a good time to address unintended consequences through a full review of the tax rules for trusts
13th Jun 16, 11:06am
Terry Baucher argues now is a good time to address unintended consequences through a full review of the tax rules for trusts
Rory Noorland shows how the brightline test will challenge rural land sales in ways that may be unexpected
16th May 16, 2:26pm
Rory Noorland shows how the brightline test will challenge rural land sales in ways that may be unexpected
Gareth Vaughan argues PM John Key is failing in his role as promoter and custodian of NZ's international standing and reputation over the Panama Papers
10th May 16, 8:21am
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Gareth Vaughan argues PM John Key is failing in his role as promoter and custodian of NZ's international standing and reputation over the Panama Papers
Ron Pol compares one part of NZ's foreign trusts regime to a criminal getaway car manufacturing industry and asks whether the PM will take action or double-down on offshore trusts
8th May 16, 9:37pm
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Ron Pol compares one part of NZ's foreign trusts regime to a criminal getaway car manufacturing industry and asks whether the PM will take action or double-down on offshore trusts
Transparency International NZ says the Government's foreign trust inquiry fails to address fundamental issues
5th May 16, 12:24pm
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Transparency International NZ says the Government's foreign trust inquiry fails to address fundamental issues
PM's foreign trusts expert 'advised a tax haven on how to protect its offshore financial services industry', says Labour's Andrew Little
13th Apr 16, 4:32pm
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PM's foreign trusts expert 'advised a tax haven on how to protect its offshore financial services industry', says Labour's Andrew Little